earthquake
gb/ˈɚθkwˌeɪk/ us/ˈɚθkwˌeɪk/
B1
英語
~ 8500
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
event
1
sudden shaking of the ground
A sudden strong movement of the ground because the rocks under the Earth move.
用法パターン：
[an earthquake] hits [a place]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'earthquake' with 'volcano' or 'eruption'. An earthquake is shaking of the ground; a volcano is a mountain that can erupt with lava. Also, learners may write 'earth quake' as two words; it is always written as one word: 'earthquake'. Remember to use 'an' before 'earthquake' (an earthquake), not 'a earthquake'.
類義語
quake (Informal, shorter form usually used in the same literal sense but slightly less formal and less technical.)
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tremor (Usually refers to a smaller or weaker earthquake, or a single shaking movement rather than the whole event.)
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seismic event (Technical term used in scientific or official contexts, less common in everyday speech.)
対義語
stability (Describes a condition where the ground does not move, the opposite of sudden shaking.)
コロケーション
major earthquake
|earthquake zone
|earthquake damage
|earthquake-prone area
|earthquake victim
|earthquake relief
テーマ
nature
|science
|disasters
例文
- A powerful earthquake struck the coastal city early this morning.
- The 7.2-magnitude earthquake caused severe damage to buildings and roads.
- Scientists are studying the fault line that produced last year’s earthquake.
- Residents ran into the streets when the earthquake started shaking their homes.
- Many countries sent aid after the earthquake devastated the region.
学習者向け例文
- An earthquake shook the city last night.
- The earthquake broke many windows in our town.
- People were scared when the earthquake started.
- After the earthquake, many families needed help.
- Japan often prepares for the next big earthquake.
名詞
B2
event
2
sudden major change or shock
A very big and sudden change in a group, system, or situation that affects many things or people.
用法パターン：
[an earthquake] in [a field / organization / system]
よくある間違い：
Learners may think this meaning always refers to the physical shaking of the ground. In news and business writing, 'earthquake' is often used metaphorically to mean a very big and sudden change, even when nothing is physically shaking. Context (politics, business, society) usually makes the figurative meaning clear.
類義語
upheaval (Highlights strong disorder and change, often longer-lasting and more chaotic.)
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shake-up (Informal; often used for big changes inside an organization, especially staff or structure changes.)
対義語
stability (Describes a situation that does not change suddenly, the opposite of a sudden major change.)
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continuity (Focuses on things staying the same over time instead of changing suddenly.)
コロケーション
political earthquake
|an earthquake in politics
|an earthquake in the industry
|economic earthquake
テーマ
society
|politics
|business
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The election results were described as a political earthquake that reshaped the country’s leadership.
- The scandal caused an earthquake in the company, leading to the resignation of several top executives.
- The new technology created an earthquake in the music industry, changing how people buy songs forever.
- The financial crash was an economic earthquake that affected markets around the world.
学習者向け例文
- The news called the vote a political earthquake.
- The new law caused an earthquake in the health system.
- The company’s sudden move was an earthquake in the market.
- The coach’s resignation was an earthquake for the team.
文法
辞書形
earthquake
IPA
GB/ˈɚθkwˌeɪk/
US/ˈɚθkwˌeɪk/
音節・強勢
earth - quake （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (earth)
活用形
Noun
- Base: earthquake
- Plural: earthquakes
関連語
表現
earthquake damage
1/ˈɚθkwˌeɪk dˈæmɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
harm caused by an earthquake
The broken buildings, roads, and other things after an earthquake.
例文
- Engineers inspected the bridge for earthquake damage.
- The government promised money to repair earthquake damage in the region.
- Photos showed severe earthquake damage in the city center.
earthquake drill
1/ˈɚθkwˌeɪk dɹˈɪl/
fixed phrase
practice exercise for earthquakes
A practice activity where people learn and repeat what to do if an earthquake happens.
例文
- Schools hold an earthquake drill twice a year so students know how to react.
- During the earthquake drill, everyone had to get under their desks and cover their heads.
- The office earthquake drill helped workers find the nearest safe exits.
earthquake insurance
1/ˈɚθkwˌeɪk ɪnʃˈʊɹəns/
fixed phrase
insurance for earthquake damage
A special type of insurance that pays you money if your home or things are damaged by an earthquake.
例文
- Homeowners in this region are strongly advised to buy earthquake insurance.
- Without earthquake insurance, they had to pay for all the repairs themselves.
- The bank requires earthquake insurance before approving a mortgage in this area.
earthquake relief
1/ˈɚθkwˌeɪk ɹɪlˈif/
fixed phrase
aid for earthquake victims
Food, money, medical help, and other support given to people after an earthquake.
例文
- International organizations sent earthquake relief within hours of the disaster.
- Volunteers raised money for earthquake relief efforts.
- The charity focuses on earthquake relief in remote villages.
earthquake zone
1/ˈɚθkwˌeɪk zˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
area where earthquakes are common
A place or region where earthquakes often happen or are likely to happen.
例文
- Many cities in this earthquake zone have strict building codes.
- If you live in an earthquake zone, you should have an emergency kit ready.
- The government updated the map of the national earthquake zone to help plan new construction.
earthquake-prone area
1/ˈɚθkwˌeɪk pɹˈoʊn ˈɛɹiə/
fixed phrase
area likely to have earthquakes
An area where earthquakes are more likely to happen than in other places.
例文
- Builders must follow special rules in this earthquake-prone area.
- They moved away from the earthquake-prone area after a series of strong tremors.
- Insurance is more expensive in earthquake-prone areas.